An Independent School in Essex, commutable from London, is looking for a Head of Geography from September 2017 or January 2018. This is a full time and permanent position.

This independent school's main aim is to ensure pupils leave as resilient, enterprising, and confident lifelong learners who have enjoyed their time at school. It provides a first class education for all by treating every child as an individual and ensuring all pupils achieve their full potential. In addition there is a wide ranging co-curricular programme outside the classroom, which all students are encouraged to participate in.

The school's ethos is to establish a determination to succeed and a lifelong love of learning within pupils, but also for students to develop into well-rounded individuals who are well mannered, respect themselves and each other and celebrates their achievements and those of their peers. The SMT recognise that for pupils to succeed in all areas, high calibre and positive role models need to be employed. There are first class facilities throughout the school, enabling teachers to deliver interesting and exciting lessons in a safe and secure environment which has the latest technology and a large amount of outdoor space. The school has a friendly and collaborative community where staff share ideas and help one another. The SMT are also keen for their staff to develop and thus there are lots of opportunities for professional development and courses to attend to further your career.

The school are seeking an excellent practitioner who can teach Geography to A level and/or IB Diploma. The successful applicant will have a tenacity to work hard for themselves and their students, to ensure pupils are receiving engaging, thought provoking and interesting lessons and a desire to achieve. You must have the ability to teach Geography to A level. The willingness and ability to contribute to the extracurricular programme will be significant advantage. The successful candidate will also be required to provide strong and caring leadership that continues the excellent first class teaching and learning opportunities that the department already offers pupils and staff.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity please apply now by clicking here, alternatively please call Eoin Kerr on for an informal conversation and more information.

CER works with schools that are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced criminal records check (DBS).